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Riverina · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1919

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Federal Parliament. Peace Treaty Adopted. Carried Without Dissent. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 22 September 1919 · page 4

The debate on the Peace Treaty continued in the House of Representatives last night. Mending eulogised the work of…

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Hume Electorate. Mr. Patrick Sullivan a Candidate

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

Now that attention is being turned to the new Federal Parliament, and possibilities in connection therewith, local interest is becoming keen…

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Next English Elections. a Motley House. Lord Haldane's Forecast. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

Lord Haldane addressing the Manchester Liberal federation, said that the Liberal party was not in a good way. It was too conservative. While the…

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F. & S. Candidates & the Irrigation Area Tenure

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 23 September 1919 · page 2

At the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, a recommendation was made to the executive council to refuse to endorse…

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Politics in Canada. General Election Likely. Ottawa

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 2

There is much talk in the air of gn approaching crisis in the affaire of the Unionist Government. The illness of the Premier. Sir Robert…

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Echuca Election

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 September 1919 · page 2

The remarkable victory of Mr. J. C. Hill, the Farmers' Union candidate, at the Echuca election has furnished a very live topic for discussion in political…

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State Parliament. Control of Aviation Stations. Questions and Answers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 2

In the Legislative Council to-night further consideration was given in committee to the Local Government Bill. It was agreed to insert a new clause to…

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"Labor's Vengeance." Mr. Henderson's Election. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 1

When interviewed by "[?]umanite," Mr. Henderson, newly elected member of the House of Commons for Widnes, described his recent election as the…

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The Echuca Election. Farmers' Union View Given. City Made Too Attractive

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 1

Mr. W. C. Hill, president of the Victorian Farmers' Union, who has, been returned as the farmers' candidate to the House of Representatives for…

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Proportional Voting. Shire and Municipal Election. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 September 1919 · page 4

Mr. R. D. Meagher, M.L.C., to day introduced a deputation to Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald, Minister for Local Government…

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Proportional Voting. Discussion in Parliament. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 2

In the Assembly to-night Sir George Fuller, Chief Secretary, moved a resolution expressing the approval of the House the proportional…

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The Hume Electorate. Mr. P. Sullivan a Candidate

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 4

Now that attention is being turned to the new Federal Parliament, and posstoilities in connection therewith, local interest is becoming keen…

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Federal Elections. Mr. Hughes Remains Silent. Members Puzzled. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 26 September 1919 · page 3

Before the National Party met. In Melbourne to-day, Mr. Hughes announced that he did intend to make any statement regarding the political…

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Parliament in Uproar. Angry Scenes Follow Closure Motions. Five Members Removed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1919 · page 4

There was a wild scene in the Legislative Assembly this afternoon. In the course of the Debate on the mining estimates, the gag was applied while…

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Items of News. New Polling Places

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 September 1919 · page 2

The Commonwealth Gazette of September 25 contains the appointment of new polling places at Oberne Creek, sub-division of Adelong, and Wantiool…

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Proportional Voting. Discussion in Parliament

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 4

In the Assembly on Thursday night Sir George Fuller, Chief Secretary, moved a resolution expressing the approval of the House of the…

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Fight to a Finish. Life or Death of Parliament

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 2

The "Times," in a leading article recalls a recent speech, in which it was said that the centre of gravity was passing from Parliament to the…

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Proportional Voting. Local Government Elections

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 4

Clause 73 of the Local Government Bill, now before the Legislative Council provides that on petition of one[?] of the electors in any municipal…

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Election in December. Advice From London. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 4

Australians in London have received the strongest indications that Mr. Hughes proposes to hold the Federal elections in December…

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The Federal Government Planning for the Future. Date of General Election Undecided

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 30 September 1919 · page 3

Mr. Hughes and party have not yet decided whether the time is opportune to hold a general Federal election. A meeting of the Government…

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